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EK02 WCL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 WCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,534 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,532 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,458 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 55,303 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 55,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,895 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,565 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,621 miles

Both front indicators faded slightly

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres mis-matched

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,621 miles

Both front indicators faded slightly

Rear tyres mis-matched

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,975 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 21,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,772 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,789 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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EK02 WCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK02 WCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK02 WCL registered?

EK02 WCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is EK02 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 WCL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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